Katchupa de feijão (katchupa with beans)

Instructions

1. Soak the corn and beans the day before in cold water, then drain them.
2. Heat the oil and fry the sliced onion and garlic until translucent.
3. Add the pork and sliced chouriço and brown them, then add the chopped tomatoes.
4. Cover with 2 litres of water, add the corn, beans and bay leaf, and bring to a boil.
5. Simmer gently for 1 hour 30 minutes with a lid on, checking the water level and stirring often.
6. Add the diced carrots and cook for 20 more minutes.
7. Adjust the seasoning, remove the bay leaf and serve piping hot.